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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.13, 3,626.26 and 773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.13, 3,626.26 and 773.55 is: 1,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.13 : 3,626.26 = 773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.13/3,626.26 = 773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.13x = 3,626.26 × 773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.13x = 2,805,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,091.49/2,417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.51

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